Question

Find the value of x. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

You would do

tan 50°= x/6
6 tan 50 = x
x= 7.15, but rounded would be 7.2
so the answer is C

Answer 2

Answer: (C) 7.2

Explanation:

In relation to the 50° angle, 6 is adjacent and x is opposite.

`tan\ \theta = (opposite)/(adjacent)\\\\\\tan\ 50=(x)/(6)\\\\6\ tan\ 50 = x\\\\7.15=x\rightarrow7.2\ \text{when rounded to the nearest tenth}\\`